Meet our first Kickstarter Grant winners, new state law to mandate support for undocumented college students, protecting student data, and more
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** October Newsletter
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** October 31, 2019
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** New State Law Mandates Increased Support for Undocumented Students
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Governor Newsom has recently signed into law AB 1645, which requires all California Community Colleges to increase support for undocumented students. This is a major win for undocumented students. The next hurdle will be securing funding for schools to implement the law. We're proud that our California Campus Catalyst Fund is part of the solution. Learn more ([link removed])
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** Congratulations 2019 Scholars
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This year, nine extraordinary students are joining our family as recipients of our Scholarship Fund. These scholars have demonstrated resilience and determination in their pursuit of higher education despite extraordinary obstacles and adversity. Learn More ([link removed])
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** Meet Our First Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grantees
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Congratulations to our first Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grant Winners: Moran Cleaning Agency and UndocuProfessionals. Starting in September 2019, we began accepting applications for our Kickstarter Grants, short-term, non-renewable funding of up to $2,000. Learn More ([link removed])
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** Protecting Student Data in CA ([link removed])
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Federal and California laws require that student records are provided only in response to a lawful request. Understand the laws and responsibilities on your campus.
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** Community Stories
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** “When my mom had a chance to get her papers, she felt like she was failing me. I told her, 'No, mom. It’s the system that continues to fail us.'”
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Mitzia Martinez, Immigration Law Fellow Alumni, shares how she convinced her mom to apply for an immigration option even though she wouldn’t qualify.
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Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented young people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
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